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One Life

7.820231h 49mPGMovieHistoryDrama

British stockbroker Nicholas Winton visits Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and forms plans to assist in the rescue of Jewish children before the onset of World War II, in an operation that came to be known as the Kindertransport.

DirectorJames Hawes
WritersLucinda Coxon·Nick Drake
ProducersMaria Logan·Norman Merry

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Cast · Directed by James Hawes

AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Nicholas Winton
JFJohnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn
Young Nicholas Winton
LOLena Olin
Lena Olin
Grete Winton
RGRomola Garai
Romola Garai
Doreen Warriner
ASAlex Sharp
Alex Sharp
Trevor Chadwick
JPJonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Martin Blake
HCHelena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
Babi Winton
JMJuliana Moska
Juliana Moska
Hana Hejdukova
ZHZiggy Heath
Ziggy Heath
Young Martin Blake
MKMarthe Keller
Marthe Keller
Betty Maxwell
RSRút Schmidtová
Rút Schmidtová
Mrs. Diamantová
TSTim Steed
Tim Steed
Bernard

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One Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams One Life?

One Life is streaming on Netflix, Crave and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is One Life on Netflix?

Yes — One Life is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is One Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, One Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Crave instead.

Where can I watch One Life for free?

One Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and iciTouTV in Canada.

Is One Life based on a true story?

Yes — One Life is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).